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Parable of the fishing shop

Posted on 02/02/2025 by Ben Boland
Fishing shop

By Ben Boland Despite rarely wetting a line, the other day, I dropped into a major fishing shop. There were so many products I literally spent an hour browsing. The range of different rods, reels and lines was colossal. Then… Continue Reading →

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Hidden Abuse

Posted on 15/12/2024 by Ben Boland

Ben Boland on the scourge of elder abuse The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the global Anglican communion, for not reporting abuse within the church continues a terrible pattern. Yet again Jesus love has been overshadowed by… Continue Reading →

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Why the church does not love older people as much as Jesus did

Posted on 18/05/2023 by Ben Boland

A series by Chaplain Ben Boland. This article stands alone but it is part of a series. The Church and Older People Part 2 – What informs current practice? Search “older people” at theothercheek.com to read the rest. Despite Jesus’… Continue Reading →

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Does the church love old people? The answer is we don’t prioritise them

Posted on 18/05/2023 by Ben Boland
Older people

A series by Chaplain Ben Boland: The Church and Older People: Part 1 – Current Practice. Each part of this series stands alone. To read the rest search “older people” at theothercheek.com or use the links at the bottom. This… Continue Reading →

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